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Under-ordering causes fitter delays; over-ordering erodes margin. Waste factors balance both.
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Typical waste ranges
Plain carpet in simple rooms: 5–8%. Pattern match and hall stairs: 10–15%. Complex layouts and large pattern repeats: 15–20% or more.
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